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2013 Chevrolet Suburban Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$16,919 - $48,320
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
Crash Test
Source: NHTSA.gov
MPG (up to)
15 City / 21 HWY
Horsepower
320-352
Seats
7-9
4.6 Owner Reviews (43) 3.8 Expert Reviews Photos (94) Video Reviews (4) Compare Models & Features For Sale Near Me (0)

Expert Review

By Kelley Blue Book Editorial Staff
3.8 Overall Score
Performance
3.2
Interior
3.4
Comfort
3.7
Value
3.6

Editor's Overview

The 2013 Chevy Suburban is a full-size SUV that can carry up to nine passengers and tow well over 9,000 pounds, making it a long-standing favorite among families and fleets. The downsides to the Suburban's size and strength are mediocre fuel economy and lack of finesse when it comes to parking and overall maneuverability.

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What's New Interior Features Exterior Features Driving Impressions Pricing Notes Notable Equipment

Chevrolet Suburban Models & Trims

LS - $16,919 - $20,228

Horsepower: 352 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8, Gas/Ethanol V8
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 17 x 7.5, 22 x (in.) Aluminum
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System (Optional)
  • Heated Seats (Optional)
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera (Optional)
  • Premium Audio (Optional)
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start (Optional)
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

LT - $19,720 - $23,577

Horsepower: 352 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8, Gas/Ethanol V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 17 x 7.5, 22 x (in.) Aluminum
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System (Optional)
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera (Optional)
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

LTZ - $22,569 - $26,982

Horsepower: 320 hp
Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 20, 22 (in.) Aluminum
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

Commercial - $43,870 - $48,320

Horsepower: 352 hp
Engine Type: Gas V8, Gas/Ethanol V8
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 16 x 6.5, 17 x 7.5 (in.) Aluminum, Steel
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera (Optional)
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start (Optional)
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

Owner Reviews

4.60
5 star
67%
4 star
28%
3 star
2%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%

So far, no issues—but leaves me feeling they are around the corner.

We got the upgraded suburban with all the bells and whistles, which actually makes me nervous for when things need to start getting fixed. Luckily, that hasn't happened yet. I don't use a lot of the features such as navigation and such. There is more cargo room than a lot of other SUVs we looked at but that means the third row seats are very cramped. Luckily, my kids are still small enough it isn't too big of a deal. The vehicle doesn't feel solid to me, and I don't know why. I feel like at any given time, something is about to go wrong. Just a feeling, but one I never had with my Toyotas.
Megan V
Helpful

Great family truck for large families and road trips.

The Chevy suburban works great for us and her seven kids. Everyone�is comfortable in it and we can fit three car seats in the third row. It is only downfall is it is starting to fall apart after five years. We�ve had electrical problems, chair handles breaking, door handles breaking, on the side panels, the glue came unstuck so they've fallen off and we had to have them re-glued. Can we had about a year off the truck having no power when you go to give it gas. We added a k&n whole air intake filter that made the truck run a lot better.
Janice L
Helpful

Its mine! leave it alone! also do not lean on it, i hate when people just lean on your car; how rude. other than that, just don't turn on the radio and you will be ok.

I love the size of my vehicle, the muscle, the sound and so much more. this vehicle is the best vehicle i have ever owned. the only things i do not like about it are the fact that it has so many electrical problems and it cannot move very fast once it has been slowed down or stopped. it takes a couple of seconds to get it moving but one its moving you have some fun with it. i also do not like the suspension that really sucks. it is an older model though so i understand.
Jasmine D
Helpful
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Video Reviews

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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides consumers with information about crash protection and rollover safety

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  • Side
  • Rollover

Safety Features

  • StabiliTrak, stability control system with traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist
  • Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
  • Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (right-front passenger air bag status on overhead console) (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row outboard seating positions with rollover sensor, includes third row seating positions with (AS3) 3-passenger third row bench seat (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right-front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes, Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, First Assist, Injury Severity Predictor, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav, Destination Download (requires navigation radio), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands Free Calling and available OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.) *
  • Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) *
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) *
  • OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.) *
  • Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger
  • LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System air pressure sensors in each tire with pressure display in Driver Information Center (does not apply to spare tire)
* Optional Safety Feature

Long-Term Reliability

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Safety Recalls (2)

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    Recall Oct 1, 2014
    Report Receipt Date:
    Oct 1, 2014
    NHTSA Campaign:
    14V614000
    Summary:
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
    Consequence:
    If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14515.
  • .
    Power Train , Steering Jan 2, 2013
    Report Receipt Date:
    Jan 2, 2013
    NHTSA Campaign:
    13V001000
    Summary:
    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
    Consequence:
    As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

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